Engineer Trainee/Assistant Engineer (Civil) - NYS HELPS - (Region 8)
Transportation, Department of · Dutchess · New York
- Role
- Software engineer
- Posted
- Jun 9, 2026
- Closes
- Sep 7, 2026
- Salary
- Engineer Trainee: $66,951 annually; Assistant Engineer: $97,673 with geographic differential up to $13,500; maximum $107,621
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Summary
Engineer Trainee/Assistant Engineer (Civil) positions with the New York State Department of Transportation, Region 8, in Poughkeepsie. Incumbents work under the supervision of licensed professional engineers on construction projects, including ensuring contractor compliance with specifications, reviewing plans and estimates, and managing design changes. The position includes a 24-month traineeship leading to Assistant Engineer, with potential early advancement upon passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam.
Key qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher in civil engineering or related engineering field, or proof of passing NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam with one year of engineering experience
- For Assistant Engineer: FE exam passage and qualifying bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in design and construction of infrastructure projects
- Current authorization to work full-time in the United States
- Educational credentials from regionally accredited institution or verified equivalency if from outside U.S.
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